Beach ‘BAM’ Bistro

Celebrity TV chef Emeril LaGasse joins Sean Murphy in his legendary beachfront dining room at Beach Bistro for a bite, a glass, a conversation. LaGasse’s search of the Sunshine State for the finest cuisine, restaurants and resorts made the required visit Sept. 9 to the Beach Bistro in Holmes Beach. Emeril’s Florida — the show title — highlights the best restaurants through the eyes of Lagasse— on location — for a focus on food and cooking. Stay tuned. The show taped a segment for airing at a later — to be announced — date. The first tasting, with Emeril nodding approval, was Lobstercargots, “lush chunks of Florida spiny lobster, slow cooked in a crock with herbed spinach and seasoned garlic butter. A Bistro original, often imitated.” Islander Photo: Bonner Joy